Lean Lexicon: A Graphical Glossary For Lean Thi... May 2026

The is a foundational reference book published by the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) that standardizes the specialized language of lean production and lean thinking. Overview of the Lexicon

: A Japanese term for waste, which includes overproduction, waiting, and defects. Lean Lexicon: A Graphical Glossary for Lean Thi...

: A visual signal system that highlights status or abnormalities in operations. The is a foundational reference book published by

Edited by Chet Marchwinski and John Shook, the Lexicon serves as an illustrated dictionary to clarify terms ranging from "A3 Report" to "Yamazumi Board". Unlike typical business glossaries, it focuses exclusively on lean concepts and relies heavily on visual aids to explain complex ideas. which includes overproduction